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- The Paris novel [text (large print)] / by Reichl, Ruth,author.;
"When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading "Go to Paris." But Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a childhood trauma, and her mother's negligent parenting style, have kept her strictly confined to her comfort zone, even in adulthood. When her boss encourages her to time off, Stella resigns herself to honor her mother's wishes, even if a spontaneous trip to Paris is the last thing she wants. Even in a new city, Stella can't help but fall into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. But one day, she stumbles across a consignment store and tries on a fabulous vintage dress. The shopkeeper allows her to borrow it for the day if she goes on an adventure. So Stella decides to treat herself to oysters and wine for lunch, where she has a chance encounter with a dapper octogenarian art collector, Jules. He immediately recognizes Stella needs a proper introduction to the magical side of Paris and takes her under his wing. Amid decadent meals and encounters with a veritable who's who of the 1980s Paris art and culinary worlds, Stella begins to understand what it might mean to live a bigger life. As weeks pass, Stella ends up living at the bookstore Shakespeare & Company as a "tumbleweed," uncovering a hundred-year-old art mystery, and unlocking a passion for food that may be connected to her past, and the true reason she has been sent to Paris. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to what it means to live deliciously: to be authentic, to embrace adventure, and to find a home in the last place you might expect"--- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Self-realization in women;
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- Modern South Asian kitchen : recipes and stories celebrating culture and community / by Gidda, Sabrina,author.; Bell, Maria,1950-photographer.;
Modern South Asian kitchen is a fascinating collection of recipes, encompassing traditional family dishes passed down through generations to contemporary, eclectic recipes that reflect a collaboration between cultures and experiences. We see the merging of Sabrina's professional career in modern European kitchens unite with her Punjabi heritage, culminating in 90 unique and stunning recipes that are comforting, playful and big on flavor. She pays homage to her mother's most iconic dishes along with personal tributes to dishes her grandmother made. She believes that flavor and enjoyment are imperative-and offers snacks and small plates for entertaining, quick and light meals for midweek meals and encourages the mixing and matching of recipes for feasting and friends --teaching us not to be fearful of our spice cupboard. In her words, she is 'creating new traditions as well as honoring old'. From the Only Dal You'll Ever Need and Cauliflower Cheese Parathas to Punjabi Panzanella and Black Cardamom Custard Tart, these are ingenious, considerately spiced recipes you won't have seen before. Along with a personal story of her journey, Sabrina also features conversations with eight of her 'sisters' from South Asian heritage, continuing the thread of connecting with your history whilst breaking cultural and culinary boundaries. Modern South Asian kitchen is a thought-provoking testament to modern South Asian cuisine as well as a joyful celebration of how cooking food brings together communities, families and friends.- Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking; Cooking, Indic.;
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- The road from Raqqa : a story of brotherhood, borders, and belonging / by Conn, Jordan Ritter,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The Alkasem brothers, Riyad and Bashar, spend their childhood in Raqqa, the Syrian city that would later become the capital of ISIS. As a teenager in the 1980s, Riyad witnesses the devastating aftermath of the Hama massacre--an atrocity that the Hafez al-Assad regime commits upon its people. Wanting to expand his notion of government and justice, Riyad moves to the United States to study law, but his plans are derailed and he eventually falls in love with a Southern belle. They move to a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, where they raise two sons and where Riyad opens a restaurant--Café Rakka--cooking the food his grandmother used to make. But he finds himself confronted with the darker side of American freedoms: the hardscrabble life of a newly arrived immigrant, enduring bigotry, poverty, and loneliness. Years pass, and at the height of Syria's civil war, fearing for his family's safety halfway across the world, he risks his own life by making a dangerous trip back to Raqqa. After his older brother moves to America, Bashar embarks on a brilliant legal career under the same corrupt Assad government that Riyad despises. Reluctant to abandon his comfortable (albeit conflicted) life, he fails to perceive the threat of ISIS until it's nearly too late."-- Publisher marketing.- Subjects: Biographies.; Alkasem, Bashar.; Alkasem, Riyad.; Refugees; Brothers; Refugees;
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- Simply Symon suppers : recipes and menus for every week of the year / by Symon, Michael,1969-author.; Anderson, Ed(Edward Charles),photographer.; Trattner, Douglas,author.;
"A cookbook of more than 175 recipes you'll want to make every day from New York Times bestseller author and host of Symon Suppers, Michael Symon. What does an Iron Chef make for dinner? Star of Symon's Suppers and creator of the viral internet trend "Symon Dinners" shares more than 175 of his favorites for the family dinner table. Michael utilizes pantry staples (social media followers loved his pantry cooking videos that he posted throughout the pandemic) and accessible ingredients to create simple meals with big flavor. Michael's biggest collection of recipes to date, Simply Simon Suppers offers home cooks a series of mains and sides strategically paired to keep dinner delicious, healthy, and streamlined. The chapters curate plates based on vibe--like Crisp and Cozy (Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Spring Onion Gravy and a Shaved Spring Onion Salad), Warm and Comforting (Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Panko Crust and a Frisee and Endive Salad), Sunny and Fresh (Swordfish Kebabs with a Radish Cucumber Salad and Yogurt Lemon Sauce), and Holidays (Smoked Prime Rib with Whipped Potatoes and Charred Brussels Sprouts with Horseradish Sauce). In Michael's house, no meal is complete without Desserts (Miso Chocolate Cake and No Bake Blueberry Lemon Pie), and Batch Cocktails too (Campari Spritz and Cold Brew Martinis). The recipes are tagged with Fix it with Food descriptors (flour free; dairy free; meat free) so fans of those titles can easily find plenty of suppertime inspiration, too"--- Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking.; Quick and easy cooking.; Suppers.;
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Kinda vegan : 200 easy and delicious recipes for meatless meals (when you want them).
"For many, the vegan diet is as intriguing as it intimidating. Some want to dip their toes into veganism first, testing the waters before deciding to make the change to a completely vegan lifestyle. Others know it's a great way to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diets, but don't want to lose the delicious comforts of ice cream, cheese, or fried chicken. That's where Kinda Vegan comes in--it's a no-nonsense guide to being vegan-ish. Restrictive dieting be gone, with Kinda Vegan you can go meatless on Monday, then enjoy a juicy steak dinner on Tuesday with no judgement! All you need are some conscious shopper skills and the quick, go-to information found in this book, including a guide to the essential foods to have in your pantry. Kinda Vegan includes 200 easy recipes that are so tasty you won't believe they're vegan"--- Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Vegan cooking.;
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- The wisdom of plagues : lessons from 25 years of covering pandemics / by McNeil, Donald G.,Jr.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For a certain class of American's, Donald McNeil was a comforting voice when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. He was the regular reporter on the New York Times's popular Daily podcast, and he was telling folks to prepare for the worst. A generation of NYT readers went out and stocked up on food and PPE stuff because of his clear advice. He'd covered public health for the Times for 25 years and understood what he was seeing out of China. THE WISDOM OF PLAGUES is his account of what he learned over a quarter-century of reporting on public health in over 60 countries: part-memoir, part history, and part activism. Many science reporters understand the basics of diseases--how a virus works, for example, or what goes into making a vaccine. But very few understand the psychology of how small outbreaks turn into pandemics: How everyone from hunters to farmers to guano-diggers gets exposed to animal diseases. How diseases spread through networks of similar people and by "mass-gathering" events. How surveillance fails. How countries respond slowly or even cover up outbreaks. Why people refuse to believe they're at risk, or why they reject protective measures like quarantine or vaccines. How wild rumors spring up and scare people away from common sense responses. How greedy makers of false remedies spread confusion. Why public health agencies fumble and let things spiral out of control. The Covid pandemic was the story McNeil had trained his whole life to cover. His experience and deep bench of sources let him make many accurate predictions in 2020 about the course that a deadly new respiratory virus in Wuhan, China, would take and how different countries would respond. By the time McNeil wrote his last Times stories about the Covid-19 pandemic he had not lost his compassion, but he had grown far more stone-hearted about how he thought governments should react. He had witnessed so many failures and read enough history to realize that while every epidemic is different, failure was the one constant. Again and again, containable outbreaks ballooned into catastrophes because weak leaders were mired in denial. Citizens refused to make even minor sacrifices for the common good and were encouraged in that by money-hungry entrepreneurs and power-hungry populists. Science was ignored, obvious truths were denied, and the innocent too often died. THE WISDOM OF PLAGUES is ultimately about what we can do to improve global health and be better prepared for the next pandemic, which is coming"--- Subjects: COVID-19 (Disease); Epidemiology.; Pandemics.; Public health surveillance.; Public health;
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- A boy is not a bird / by Ravel, Edeet,1955-;
A young boy named Natt finds his world overturned when his family is uprooted and exiled to Siberia during the occupation of the Soviet Ukraine by Nazi Germany. In 1941, life in Natt's small town of Zastavna is comfortable and familiar, even if the grown ups are acting strange, and his parents treat him like a baby. Natt knows there's a war on, of course, but he's glad their family didn't emigrate to Canada when they had a chance. His mother didn't want to leave their home, and neither did he. He especially wouldn't want to leave his best friend, Max. Max is the ideas guy, and he hears what's going on in the world from his older sisters. Together the boys are two brave musketeers. Then one day Natt goes home and finds his family huddled around the radio. The Russians are taking over. The churches and synagogues will close, Hebrew school will be held in secret, and there are tanks and soldiers in the street. But it's exciting, too. Natt wants to become a Young Pioneer, to show outstanding revolutionary spirit and make their new leader, Comrade Stalin, proud. But life under the Russians is hard. The soldiers are poor. They eat up all the food and they even take over Natt's house. Then Natt's father is arrested, and even Natt is detained and questioned. He feels like a nomad, sleeping at other people's houses while his mother works to free his father. As the adults try to protect him from the reality of their situation, and local authorities begin to round up deportees bound for Siberia, Natt is filled with a sense of guilt and grief. Why wasn't he brave enough to look up at the prison window when his mother took him to see his father for what might be the last time? Or can just getting through war be a heroic act in itself?LSC- Subjects: Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Exile (Punishment); Friendship; Families;
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- I love you : recipes from the heart / by Anderson, Pamela,1967-author,illustrator.; Isager, Ditte,photographer.; Zizka, Maria,author.;
"Pamela Anderson, celebrated film and TV icon, invites you into her world of delectable plant-based cuisine. While she's been a longtime animal rights advocate, her new cookbook shifts the spotlight to the joy of plant-based cooking, offering a delightful collection of more than 80 recipes that will nourish your body and elevate your culinary experience. With a career that has spanned Hollywood fame and activism, Pamela's journey has taken her from a humble upbringing on Vancouver Island to the forefront of show business. Today, she resides in her cherished family compound on Vancouver Island, where she is establishing a lifestyle brand rooted in her passions: cooking, home improvement, gardening, and motherhood. Now, Pamela shares her treasured homegrown recipes with a warm and inclusive spirit, embracing cooks of all dietary preferences without judgment. Her recipes are a testament to the fact that plant-based cooking can be both indulgent and comforting, offering a luxurious experience for your taste buds. The book will not only feature her mouthwatering recipes but also provide insights into homemaking, from entertaining guests to preserving the bounties of your garden. Pamela advocates a mindful, nurturing approach to feeding both the body and soul. Throughout the cookbook, you'll find stunning lifestyle photography showcasing Pamela in her natural element, whether it's in her kitchen, garden, or home"--- Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods); Vegan cooking.;
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- Plant you : 140+ ridiculously easy, amazingly delicious plant-based oil-free recipes / by Bodrug, Carleigh,author.;
Tacos, pizza, wings, pasta, hearty soups, and crave-worthy greens-for some folks looking for a healthier way of eating, these dishes might all seem, well, off the table. Carleigh Bodrug has shown hundreds of thousands of people that that just isn't true. Like so many of us, Carleigh thought that eating healthy meant preparing the same chicken breast and broccoli dinner every night. Her skin and belly never felt great, but she thought she was eating well--until a family health scare forced her to take a hard look at her diet and start cooking and sharing recipes. Fast forward, and her @plantyou brand continues to grow and grow, reaching +470k followers in just a few short years. Her secret? Easy, accessible recipes that don't require any special ingredients, tools, or know-how; what really makes her recipes stand out are the helpful infographics that accompany them, which made it easy for readers to measure ingredients, determine portion size, and become comfortable enough to personalize recipes to their tastes. Now in her debut cookbook, Carleigh redefines what it means to enjoy a plant-based lifestyle with delicious, everyday recipes that anyone can make and enjoy. With mouthwatering dishes like Bewitchin' Breakfast Cookies, Rainbow Summer Rolls, Irish Stew, and Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies, this cookbook fits all tastes and budgets. PlantYou is perfect for beginner cooks, those wishing to experiment with a plant-based lifestyle, and the legions of "flexitarians" who just want to be healthy and enjoy their meals"--- Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods); Vegan cooking.;
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